Running rome's through stud with nail

[MidWestBoost]

Running romex through stud with nail

Newb question here. Drilling through studs to run electrical in 2x4's with 12/2. Using my spade bit, found some nails in some of the holes I drilled. Was able to drill through, but the nail edge is still sharp where it was cut off. I assume that means that I shouldn't run electrical through them, as I would think that the nails have the possibility of piercing the jacketing on the romex. Is there anything I can do, or do I just need to drill a different hole?

 

[Farmall450]

Put a piece of plastic in it or something. Spray foam it, idk. It's not like the cord is chafing.

 

[MidWestBoost]

Maybe I can use a small piece of PVC of the same diameter. Just makes me nervous. Bit of a perfectionist.

On a related note, is this normal, or did the guy that did the exterior sheathing use too long of a nail?

 

[Kevin Essiambre]

Re: Running romex through stud with nail

I usually just drill a new hole above the one I tried if there's a nail in the first one.

Repeat as necessary.

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[jeffmattero76]

Re: Running romex through stud with nail

If your hole is big enough, you could use a pex pipe hanger to line the hole. I call them "Mickeys" because they look like Mickey Mouse's head with two ears.

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[Kaizen]

Re: Running romex through stud with nail

I’d drill another hole. Invest in an auger bit. Even with my 18v dewalt I can get through a lot of studs. Wayyy easier and lasts longer then spade bits.


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[theoldwizard1]

I use a "cheap Chinese" 3/4"-1" Silver and Deming bit. Much faster than a spade bit.

 

[The Cobbler]

... did the guy that did the exterior sheathing use too long of a nail?

how far back in the stud are you drilling?
also, if I hit a nail I'd be inclined to try another spot

 

[SGKent]

kinda off the subject but used to have a lot of problems with popped breakers, burned wires, bad contactors on an AC unit years ago. Never could figure out the cause until I replaced some siding and found a nail chaffed into the romex going to the AC. On hot days everything would expand and shift enough to arc. Lucky the house never burned down. Was done by the original builder crew.

 

[ddawg16]

Yup.....drill another hole.

And yes on the auger bit vs spade. I'm guessing you have one side of the wall opened up. If so, put nail block plates where the Romex is. That will prevent you from driving a nail or screw into the Romex

 

[n20junkie]

I use nail plates even on 2x6 walls. They have saved me in the past.

You will go to install something, and the screw will go in and then strip out. You will be pissed and then the light bulb, your wire protection plate just saved you.